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Definition of Ceilidhs
1. ceilidh [n] - See also: ceilidh
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ceilidhs
Literary usage of Ceilidhs
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Advanced Guide Canada's Atlantic Provinces by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman Rogers (2005)
"On the last weekend of June the Northside Highland Dancers Association begins
its Annual Dockside ceilidhs at the outdoor theater on the North Sydney ..."
2. The Celtic Magazine (1880)
"We can, however, enjoy our ceilidhs over again in such works as the one before
us; and all those who wish to possess specimens of our Celtic romances, ..."
3. Adventure Guide to Scotland by Martin Li (2005)
"Enduringly popular programs of traditional and contemporary folk music, including
ceilidhs, workshops, talks, concerts and impromptu music, ..."
4. The Bookman (1898)
"... anxiety with the philosophy that comes to a race ever bound to defend its own
doors. The common folks had ceilidhs at gossip parties in each other's ..."
5. John Splendid: The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Neil Munro (1898)
"The common folks had ceilidhs at night—gossip parties in each other's houses,
and in our own hall the herds and shepherds often convocat to change stories, ..."
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